June 26, 2024

Moderna Reports 50% Efficacy for RSV Vaccine in Second Season

Moderna, GSK, and Pfizer's RSV vaccines show different effectiveness in preventing RSV after 18 months.

Reuters

October 03, 2024

Experts Urged Caution on Mouth Taping Trend

Social media fuels mouth taping trend with 7 million TikTok views, prompting medical experts to scrutinize limited data on forced mouth closure during sleep.

Conexiant

May 17, 2024

Watch: John Oliver Dishes on KFF Health News’ Opioid Settlements Series

Recent reporting and analysis show how opioid settlement funds are being allocated by state and local governments in the US, shedding light on the significant restitution efforts by manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

KFF Health News

July 30, 2024

COVID-19 Casts Shadow on Olympics as Athletes Test Positive

COVID-19 impacts the Paris Games, leading to athlete withdrawals and the reintroduction of masks. Australian and British swimmers test positive. Paris is the first post-pandemic Olympics with no strict COVID-19 restrictions.

Reuters

October 07, 2024

FDA's Pulse Oximeter Rules Unlikely to End Racial Bias

Discover the concerning racial bias in pulse oximeters' readings, impacting patient care and outcomes, and the ongoing efforts to address this critical issue. #Healthcare #RacialBias

KFF Health News

November 19, 2024

Are IV Alternatives the New Standard?

The nation faces a critical shortage of IV fluids as hospitals grapple with conserving supplies amidst production disruptions caused by Hurricane Helene.

KFF Health News

June 21, 2024

Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound Resolves Sleep Apnea in 52% of Patients: Study

Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug Zepbound showed promise in resolving sleep apnea in up to 52% of patients, according to recent late-stage trial results.

Reuters

November 05, 2024

Catholic Hospitals Shift to Megacorporations as Nuns Vanish

Discover how the original mission of Catholic hospitals led by nuns has transformed into a question of identity and purpose in modern healthcare.

KFF Health News

June 12, 2024

Teens Who Start Vaping Struggle to Quit as Young Adults

Many young adults who started vaping as teens struggle to quit, highlighting the long-term impact of early nicotine addiction and the influence of flavored e-cigarette marketing.

KFF Health News